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NJPW Dominion 6.19 In Osaka-Jo Hall

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NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AT OSAKA-JO HALL

In front of a packed crowd of 9,925 at Osaka-Jo Hall, New Japan Pro Wrestling delivered an action-packed show that will be remembered for a long time. The highly anticipated card did not disappoint, featuring a mix of thrilling matches and high-stakes title bouts.

The evening kicked off with a spirited Six-Man Tag Team Match, as Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Hangman Page, and Yujiro Takahashi) defeated Captain New Japan, Togi Makabe, and Yoshitatsu. This bout set the tone for the rest of the night, showcasing the high-flying athleticism and technical grappling that NJPW is known for.

Next up was a thrilling Tag Team Match between CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI) and Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and SANADA). The hard-hitting contest saw both teams trading blows, with CHAOS ultimately emerging victorious in 7:51.

Hirooki Goto's singles match against EVIL was a stark contrast to the previous bouts. This intense encounter saw Goto use his grappling skills to outmaneuver the formidable EVIL, securing a hard-fought win in 9:51.

The first half of the card concluded with an electrifying IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Four-Way Elimination Match. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) managed to outlast Matt Sydal and Ricochet, Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero), and reDRagon to retain their titles.

The second half of the show saw KUSHIDA successfully defend his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Will Ospreay in a highly competitive match that went the full 14:36. This bout was an instant classic, with both competitors showcasing their incredible skills and athleticism.

The evening's main event, however, stole the show. Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) pulled off a stunning upset to capture the IWGP Tag Team Titles from Guerrillas Of Destiny in a hard-hitting contest that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

In other title action, Katsuyori Shibata successfully defended his NEVER Openweight Title against Yuji Nagata, while Michael Elgin secured a thrilling victory over Kenny Omega to retain his IWGP Intercontinental Title. The match featured an incredible ladder spot, with both competitors putting everything on the line in pursuit of victory.

The evening's final bout was undoubtedly the main event. Kazuchika Okada successfully defended his IWGP Heavyweight Title against Tetsuya Naito in a grueling contest that had the crowd fully invested. This match will be remembered for its sheer intensity and dramatic turns, with both competitors giving it their all in pursuit of victory.

In conclusion, New Japan Pro Wrestling's latest TV show was an absolute triumph, featuring a stacked card filled with thrilling matches and high-stakes title bouts. With so many memorable moments to choose from, this event will undoubtedly go down as one of the best in NJPW history.


Card Details

  • Date: 19 Jun 2016
  • Promotion: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • Arena: Osaka-Jo Hall
  • Attendance: 9925
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Jun 2016

Matches

  1. BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale, Hangman Page and Yujiro Takahashi) defeat Captain New Japan, Togi Makabe and Yoshitatsu in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:05

  2. CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI) defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI and SANADA) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:51

  3. Hirooki Goto defeat EVIL in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:51

  4. Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)(C) defeat Matt Sydal and Ricochet, Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero) and reDRagon in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Four Way Elimination Match

  5. KUSHIDA(C) defeat Will Ospreay in a IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 14:36

  6. Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)(C) defeat Guerrillas Of Destiny in a IWGP Tag Team Title Match

  7. Katsuyori Shibata(C) defeat Yuji Nagata in a NEVER Openweight Title Match

  8. Michael Elgin(C) defeat Kenny Omega in a IWGP Intercontinental Title Ladder Match

  9. Kazuchika Okada(C) defeat Tetsuya Naito in a IWGP Heavyweight Title Match